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William Little Lee writes from Honolulu that he will pay Alden Partridge the money due him; he has decided to practice law there, rather than go to Oregon; would Partridge write him a letter of recommendation? Writes about the political situation of the "Sandwich Islands" (Hawaiian Islands) and the important role he has been entrusted with in legal matters. Includes a "confidential" postscript mentioning a fire (possibly in Norwich, Vermont?). ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

William Little Lee writes from Troy, New York, to Alden Partridge in Bristol, Pennsylvania, regarding the 25th anniversary celebrations to be held at Norwich, Vermont; he has heard there is some surprise among the Norwich University trustees regarding Partridge's return to establish another academy in Norwich. ; Transcription by Bernadette Ewertz. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Must give up his position there in August due to his health; the school there is flourishing but there is no money to erect new quarters at this time; denies being "spleeny"; pleased to read of the sword presented to Partridge by the Philadelphians.

William Little Lee writes that he is pleased with Alden Partridge's selection of Mr. Buck (Oel Buck?) to take his place at the school in Portsmouth, Virginia; mentions Mr. Davis and Mr. Pierce as well as Norwich University and Partridge's school in Bristol, Pennsylvania; would like to be able to call on Partridge for advice in the future. Also contains a note from William Collins who encourages Partridge to make a suitable replacement for Mr. Lee in Portsmouth. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.